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Political Scandals

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    On Trial: Five Other Things John Edwards Was Completely Unaware of

    Those following national headlines are well aware that former Democratic Presidential candidate and all-around swell guy John Edwards is on trial in North Carolina, accused of violating campaign finance laws by allegedly failing to report roughly $1 million in payments to his former aide Andrew Youn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Anthony Weiner Says He'll Resign; Seattle Twitter Pal Gennette Cordova Closes Account

    Weinergate Logo​What began as a supposed prank Tweet to a Seattle college student has now led to the pending resignation of New York congressman Anthony Weiner, according to media reports from the East. The New York Times and ABC News say Weiner is telling friends he is stepping down today. He ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Today in Sex: John Edwards is the Most Loathed Man in America Today

    ​With the death of his estranged wife Elizabeth yesterday, the nation was once again reminded that John Edwards is a steaming chunk of rancid turdmeat. I mean, it's one thing to cheat on your wife—it's quite another to fuck around and father a child while that wife is undergoing treatment ... More >>

  • News

    December 1, 2010

    Fantasy Voter Fraud

    How do you frighten voters into believing undocumented immigrants can steal elections, even though there's no such evidence?

  • Arts

    November 3, 2010

    Opening Nights: The Scarlet Letter

    Intiman adds Pearls, drains excitement from Hawthorne's classic.

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2010

    Today in Sex: John Edwards Needs to Show Us His Wiener

    ​Paris Hilton let us see hers, and Kim Kardashian's filmed sex romp with Ray J pretty much made her career (and launched her sisters' as well). Yet pretty little prude John Edwards doesn't want us, the American viewing public, to even see his videotaped deposition about his own sexxy DVD. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Attention Washington: Your Politicians Are Boring

    ​Hey, Washington voters: you're getting screwed! Not because your politicians (or the people who want to be your politicians) are pissing away money or dedicating post offices when they should be passing laws. No, you're getting screwed because your politicians are boring. And since politics, ... More >>

  • Music

    April 7, 2010

    Q&A: Spoon's Britt Daniel on Religion, Coffee, and The Drudge Report

    "I watch a lot of Fox News."

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    Q&A: Spoon's Britt Daniel On Religion, Starbucks, and the Drudge Report

    Autumn De WildeSpoon--featuring Britt Daniel, top left--plays The Moore on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10.​Spoon played the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago last week, a place frontman Britt Daniel says is one of the most beautiful and ornate rooms his band has ever played in. It also boasts ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    Tiger Woods and PETA: The Big Breakup

    Tiger and his alleged mistresses. I'm already humming the Brady Bunch theme in my head​I have got a lot of problems with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Aside from the fact that I simply disagree with them on almost every key issue in their agenda, I think they are a bunch of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Ethics Panels Inexplicably Raising Questions About Norm Dicks' Earmarks for Contributors

    For Norm, it really is a world of green.​When they outlaw handing out no-bid contracts to your contributors, only outlaws will get re-elected to Congress. But that prospect doesn't seem to be stopping a pair of Congressional ethics committees from raising questions about the relationship betwe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Comment of the Day: City Attorney Tom Carr Cost Our Bar $60,000

    Bar owners accuse Tom Carr of doing this to his profits.​Reader SWAK responds to Tom Carr and the Club Owners Who Hate Him: Both a Little Insufferable. He says the truth about Carr will come out one day. "Dear Caleb, thanks for your insightful piece of journalism. This piece is complete garb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Alaska Corruption's Kentucky Derby Ride

    If it's not enough that a $9,700 horse that went off as a 50-1 shot squeezed along the inside rail and raced to a stunning Kentucky Derby upset Saturday, then there's this: Mine That Bird's co-owner Mark Allen (right) was given immunity in the long-running Alaskan corruption scandal, and the horse i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    Say It Ain't So, Gov. Blago!

    Let's just call it the first of the other shoes to drop. Illinois Governor Arrested By Federal Agents Shocking. A Chicago politician indicted for corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is giving a press conference at this very moment, detailing charges against Democratic Governor Rod B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2008

    We Need Universal Voter Registration

    Let's just call it the first of the other shoes to drop. Illinois Governor Arrested By Federal Agents Shocking. A Chicago politician indicted for corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is giving a press conference at this very moment, detailing charges against Democratic Governor Rod B ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2008

    A Fireside Chat With Grover Norquist

    Let's just call it the first of the other shoes to drop. Illinois Governor Arrested By Federal Agents Shocking. A Chicago politician indicted for corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is giving a press conference at this very moment, detailing charges against Democratic Governor Rod B ... More >>

  • News

    August 27, 2008

    Searching for Brett Bader

    Amid scandal, a prominent Republican consultant is MIA.

  • Music

    July 30, 2008

    Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Rhetoric

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2008

    Sen. Ted Indicted

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2007

    Hague's Breathalyzer Test Results in Play

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    Scandal, Alaska

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2007

    Inslee attempts to start the impeachment process of Alberto Gonzales

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2006

    Lobbygate Tolls 7

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2006

    Amphibious Traitors

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2006

    Listener's Guide to Rabbi Lapin

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2006

    Mercer Island's Famous Rabbi

    Singing with war.

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2006

    Meet Rick Anderson

    Singing with war.

  • News

    January 18, 2006

    A Rabbi's 'Regret'

    Daniel Lapin finally explains his relationship with Jack Abramoff.

  • News

    January 18, 2006

    The Rabbi Responds

    The full text of Daniel Lapin's e-mail explaining his relationship with felonious lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

  • News

    October 26, 2005

    Meet Mr. Valerie Plame

    With former Olympic Peninsula carpenter Joseph Wilson in town and news about to break in D.C., here's a rundown of blossoming GOP scandals and what he thinks.

  • News

    September 21, 2005

    National Politics, City Hall, State Politics, Transportation, Seattle School Board

    With former Olympic Peninsula carpenter Joseph Wilson in town and news about to break in D.C., here's a rundown of blossoming GOP scandals and what he thinks.

  • News

    July 20, 2005

    We've Got the Wrong Guy

    With former Olympic Peninsula carpenter Joseph Wilson in town and news about to break in D.C., here's a rundown of blossoming GOP scandals and what he thinks.

  • News

    June 8, 2005

    Memo to Mainstream Media

    With former Olympic Peninsula carpenter Joseph Wilson in town and news about to break in D.C., here's a rundown of blossoming GOP scandals and what he thinks.

  • News

    June 8, 2005

    Borders et al. v. King County et al.

    A transcript of the decision by Chelan County Superior Court Judge John Bridges, June 6, 2005.

  • News

    June 1, 2005

    Donkeys 3, Elephants 1

    The Dems were ahead after the first week of the Wenatchee trial.

  • News

    May 18, 2005

    The Monkey Wrench Trial

    Dino Rossi's challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation become an option in close races everywhere.

  • News

    May 4, 2005

    The Chelan Centrist

    In the legal challenge of Gov. Christine Gregoire's election, the judge favors a 'middle course' advocated by Sam Reed, the secretary of state.

  • News

    April 6, 2005

    Following the Money

    The Seattle-based Preston Gates Ellis law firm is attracting more attention as the Tom DeLay investigations widen.

  • News

    February 23, 2005

    The Preston Gates Mates

    The venerable Seattle law firm launched key players in the Tom DeLay scandal.

  • News

    February 9, 2005

    Gov. Brad Owen?

    Democrats and Republicans differ on who won the latest court round over the contested election, but the possible outcomes are many.

  • News

    December 15, 2004

    Winning in the Streets

    In Ukraine, they know how to respond to a rigged election.

  • News

    November 17, 2004

    When It Doesn't Add Up

    While no one has documented a plot to manipulate results, voting systems deserve closer scrutiny.

  • Arts

    October 13, 2004

    Reclaiming the Red States

    Garrison Keillor argues that old-school civics holds the future of the Democratic Party.

  • News

    March 17, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    Garrison Keillor argues that old-school civics holds the future of the Democratic Party.

  • News

    February 12, 2003

    How Should We Impeach Thee?

    Let me count the ways . . .

  • News

    August 8, 2001

    Team Schell

    The mayor uses government to aid his re-election bid.

  • News

    January 13, 1999

    The dead of Iraq

    The mayor uses government to aid his re-election bid.

  • News

    October 28, 1998

    Letters

    Blowing our cover

  • News

    August 26, 1998

    Nordstrom

    Chronicling the Second Coming

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